Dr. Ryan Hooks graduated as valedictorian from Kilgore High School in Kilgore, TX. He then went to Texas A&M University and graduated with a degree in biomedical science in 2005. Following his undergraduate studies, he moved to San Antonio to attend the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery with distinction in research.
Dr. Hooks enjoys learning new dental techniques using the latest technology through continuing education. He has completed advanced training in implant dentistry, and he is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Brazos Valley District Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Hooks met his wife, Brittany, during school in College Station while she was attending Baylor University. They have two sons, Jackson and Weston. Dr. Hooks and his family are active members of Grace Bible Church in College Station.
Our team utilizes digital X-rays to reveal cavities and to see what is going on within your gums and the bone around your teeth. Theyre invaluable tools in dental care because they can spot problems that wouldnt be detected with just the naked eye. Better still, these types of X-rays allow us to do it all with less radiation than their traditional counterparts. Some studies have found that there is 90% less radiation with digital X-rays compared to traditional films!
The Isolite system works to simultaneously keep you more comfortable and make it easier for us to provide dental care. The system has a place to rest your jaw, and it protects your tongue and cheeks. For us, it illuminates the inside of your mouth for increased visibility, and it has an aspirating function so we can work faster.
With CEREC technology, it takes just one visit to create and place a dental crown. No more coming back for multiple visits, taking messy impressions, or dealing with uncomfortable plastic crowns! Well design and mill the crown right in our own office so you can have a restored smile in no time.
With soft tissue lasers, we dont have to use drills or shots to complete certain procedures, such as gum disease treatment. They are precise tools that also significantly reduce bleeding, post-operative pain and swelling, and recovery time.